Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191660)
CMS process measure: 96.54 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 291-4700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge holds a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 96.54 is about at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge serves 94 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Yes, Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191660, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge is a for-profit hospice located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving families in East Baton Rouge County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2008.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core clinical processes are followed, Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge scored 96.54, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 28.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published metrics.
Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office, indicating a fairly broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may be unavailable for hospices with small patient counts, which is not an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191660) since March 18, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.54, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 18, 2008, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, and patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge at (225) 291-4700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge at (225) 291-4700 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data for Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge (CCN 191660) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191660?state=LA to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.